- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Range, MI
South Range Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Range Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260189003922
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Range Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 204
- students enrolled
South Range Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Adams Township School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260189003922 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
South Range Elementary School shrank from 212 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (-10.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.2 → 16.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 260189003922 · South Range, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
204 enr · 12:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Jeffers High School (270 students)
South Range Elementary School shrank from 212 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (-10.8%). Teacher FTE lost 17.2 → 16.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How South Range Elementary School compares
South Range Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 31% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▼ 11% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
204
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 13% in Michigan - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,536
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 99.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 99.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.0, South Range Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Adams Township School District reports $13,536 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Range Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffers High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Range Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~204 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Range Elementary School
How many students attend South Range Elementary School?
South Range Elementary School has 204 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Range, MI. CCD year-over-year: 212 (2022-23) → 189 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Range Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Range Elementary School is 12:1, which is 31% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Range Elementary School?
48.1% of students at South Range Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Range Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Range Elementary School is White at 99.0% of enrollment, in South Range, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Range Elementary School?
South Range Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Adams Township School District?
Besides South Range Elementary School, Adams Township School District also operates Jeffers High School (270 students). See the Adams Township School District district page for the complete list.